Tuesday, May 21, 2013     Volume: 27, Issue: 42
Signup
Featured Slideshow

Slideshow

Panga Boat Bust 9/6

Weekly Poll
Can the Central Coast sustain nearly 20 breweries?

If we can float hundreds of wineries, why not?
I'm sticking with my Pabst, thank you very much.
I hope not. SLO County's already got a drinking problem.
That's just drunk talk. Sweet, sweet drunk talk.

Vote! | Poll Results

RSS Feeds

Latest News RSS
Current Issue RSS

Special Features
Delicious
Search or post SLO County food and wine establishments

New Times / Calendar Events

December 2

Film and TV

FILM AND TV  ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND TEENS
FILM AND TV ACTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS, YOUTH AND TEENS
(Times vary)

This class takes place on Sun. and is taught by a professional film actor/director. Annual LA trips to perform for talent agents and casting directors. Ongoing.

Aaron Metchik
act@metchikstudio.com
Phone: 323-488-9388
http://metchikstudio.com

La Perla Del Mar
205 Windward Ave.
Shell Beach

Music

LIVE MUSIC WITH TIM JACKSON AND GUEST APPEARANCES BY DAVE MILLER
(6pm)

Jackson performs folk and blues every Sat. evening and hosts an open jam session every Thurs. at

Cindy and Johnna
cindy674@gmail.com
Phone: 773-6563
http://vinoversato.com

Vino Versato
781 Price St.
Pismo Beach 93449

Cost: Free

Art

THE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY
Galleries
(Gallery hours are Tues.-Sat. 11am-4pm)

is a venue that nurtures creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking by bringing bold thinkers, emerging and established artists, and creative professionals to campus. Receptions are held the day a new exhibit is installed.

Phone: 756-1571
http://artgallery.calpoly.edu

Building 34, Dexter Hall
next to the Cal Poly library
SLO

JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS
JACK HOUSE AND GARDENS
Museums
(1-4pm)

A historic living museum of a Victorian home circa 1880 with original furnishings and ongoing events. Tour the historic and elegant Victorian Jack House for $2.

Phone: 781-7308
http://slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse

536 Marsh St.
SLO

Farmers Market

SLO CERTIFIED FARMERS MARKET
(10am to 2pm)

On Sun. find produce, fish, local meats, vendors, musical entertainment, and baked goods.

Moez Bensalem
sloccfm@gmail.com
http://sloccfm.com

Kennedy Club parking lot
3889 Long St. (at Tank Farm Road)
SLO

Holiday events

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS PARTY
December 2 (5:30-8pm)

at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art. Celebrate in traditional Danish style. Live music, singing, dancing around the Christmas tree, Mrs. and Mr. Claus, and Danish open-faced sandwiches. Dec. 2.

Phone: 686-1211
http://elverhoj.org

Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
1624 Elverhoy Way
Solvang

Special Events

3D x 2: A COLLBORATION AMONG SCULPTORS
December 2 (11-5pm)

sculptures in a variety of media made by two artists, McMeen Gallery

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805-543-8562
http://sloma.org

Museum of Art
1010 Broad St
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free Admission

TERRY DELAPP: MUNDUS CERIALIS
December 2 (11-5pm)

opening exhibition uncoventional tonalist landscape paintings in acrylic First Gallery

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805-543-8562
http://sloma.org

Museum of Art
1010 Broad St
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free Admission

Stage

It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
December 2 (7:00 PM and 2:00 PM)

America’s most cherished holiday film comes to life on the Little Theatre stage! Experience the extraordinary, heart-warming journey of Bedford Falls resident George Bailey, whose dreams of escape and adventure have been buried under family obligations and civic responsibilities. Join your favorite characters: George and Mary, Clarence, Uncle Billy and, of course, the Scrooge-like villain, Mr. Potter!

Kevin Harris
kevinharris@slolittletheatre.org
Phone: 786-2440
http://www.slolittletheatre.org

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
888 Morro Street
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: $15-$25

Music

CELTIC HARP CONCERT
December 2 (4pm)

Harpist Aurora Denny will present a concert of Celtic harp music, together with some holiday favorites, and a smattering of other genre of music on Dec. 2 at 4pm. Concert-goers are invited to stay for tea and converse with the performer. Admission: free will offering.

Aurora
auroradenny@netscape.net
Phone: 472-9036

Saint James Episcopal Church
14th and Oak St.
Paso Robles

JON STEPHEN TROPICAL BRAZILIAN GUITAR
JON STEPHEN TROPICAL BRAZILIAN GUITAR
December 2 (2:30pm)

Every Sunday afternoon in December starting at 2:30pm. Tropical Brazilian Guitar is performed live by Jon Stephen at the Lions Peak Vineyards Solvang tasting room. Age restricted. 21 and over.

Jenn, John, Mary
lp@yahoo.com
Phone: 693-5466
http://lionspeakwine.com/html/tasting_room.html

Lions Peak Vineyards Solvang Tasting Room
1659 Copenhagen Dr.
Solvang

TAKE IT SLO HOLIDAY CONCERTS
Take It SLO
TAKE IT SLO HOLIDAY CONCERTS
December 2 (2 and 7 pm)

Take It SLO, Cal Poly’s a cappella ensemble, will present its annual Holiday Concert at 2 and 7pm on Dec. 2, in Room 218 in the Davidson Music Center on campus. The 12-member vocal ensemble will perform a variety of songs designed to raise the holiday spirit, plus some new works and old favorites, all arranged by the students. The group’s members represent a variety of majors on campus. Take It SLO recently recorded a new CD titled “SLOphistication,” available on iTunes.

Cal Poly Music Department
music@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2406
http://music.calpoly.edu/calendar/

Cal Poly Davidson Music Center Room 218
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo

Cost: $7 for the public and $5 for students

THREE WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Celebration Chorus
THREE WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
December 2 (2pm)

 Ring in the holiday spirit with the joyful sounds of the Celebration and Gold Coast Choruses on Dec. 2 at 2pm at United Methodist Church. Admission is $10 (children under 6 are free) Tickets available at the door.

Donna Long
highflyer@charter.net
Phone: 473-1664

United Methodist Church
275 N. Halcyon
Arroyo Grande

Cost: $10

Art

ART IN THE VINEYARD AT TOLOSA WINERY
December 2 (11 am-5pm)

The 8th Annual Art in the Vineyard at Tolosa Winery will take place on Dec. 2. The event features 30 vendors including: jewelry, glass, home decor, paintings, textiles, gourmet food products, Bath 7 Beauty, ceramics, and much more. Free admission, live music, and appetizers. Wine is available for purchase. 11 am - 5pm. Come enjoy this fun way to do your holiday shopping while supporting your local artists community.

Shannon Len
shannlen@hotmail.com
Phone: 704-8128
http://artintheparkshellbeach.com

Tolosa Winery
4910 Edna Rd.
San Luis Obispo

Cost: Free

PHOTOMORPHOSIS II
Galleries
December 2 (11-5pm)

state wide juried photography exhibit featuring photo manipulation, HDR and texturing Gray Wing

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805-543-8562
http://sloma.org

Museum of Art
1010 Broad St
San Luis Obispo 93401

Cost: Free Admission

CRAFT ART MARKET
Special Art Events
December 2 (11am-5pm)

This year the CraftArt Market celebrates its 25th year with a dazzling array of artful gifts, holiday ornaments, fine jewelry, textiles, home décor, and intricate ceramics. The CraftArt Market draws visitors from all over the region who are searching for one-of-a-kind presents. in addition, they support local artists and the Museum of Art with their purchases. Through December 31, 2012.

Muara Johnston
mjohnston@sloma.org
Phone: 805.543.8562

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
1010 Broad St.
San Luis Obispo 93401

Sports and Wellness

ELATION EAR ACUPUNCTURE
Elation Ear Acupuncture at Amethyst Healing Center
ELATION EAR ACUPUNCTURE
Special Events
December 2 (12pm- 2pm)

A simple, effective, low cost introduction to acupuncture, creating tranquility throughout the day. Auricular acupuncture is well known as an effective support to release stress, chronic pain, headaches, PMS, high blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, and to support smoking cessation, detox & weight loss. Enjoy herbal tea, learn more about Chinese medicine and catch a breeze.

Jacqueline Anaya
jacqueline@anayaacupuncture.com
Phone: 805.203.3014
http://www.amethysthealingcenter.com/Amethyst_Annex.html

Amethyst Healing Center: Annex
604 Main Street
Cambria 93428

Cost: $15

Fundraisers

LIGHT UP A LIFE PISMO BEACH
LIGHT UP A LIFE PISMO BEACH
December 2

On Dec. 2 at 4pm, join in remembering loved ones during the 28th annual Light Up A Life celebration. During the holiday season, you are invited to help shine a light at any of the 12 Hospice SLO memorial ceremonies in 10 communities throughout the county.

Hospice SLO
kriskington@hospiceslo.org.
Phone: 544-2266
http://hospiceslo.org/events/light-up-a-life.html

Best Western Shore Cliff Lodge
2555 Price St.
Pismo Beach

Cost: Free